73°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
Lake County, IN · Great Lakes
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
A municipal park in Gary's Miller Beach neighborhood — 1.4 miles of white-sand Lake Michigan beach, dunes, lagoons, and oak savanna, entirely surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park. The 1921 Aquatorium anchors the park.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
N
Rain
6%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
9:27 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Chance Rain Showers
35%
63
73°
Mostly Sunny
12%
84
86°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
52
96°
Mostly Sunny
3%
67
98°
Sunny
2%
67
98°
Sunny
8%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Lakefront lots at 6918 Oak Ave plus street parking; pay via app. $3 Gary residents, $5 non-residents.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.
Entry Fee
Parking fee only ($3/$5).
Address
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach).
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Extended forecast for Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.
Is there an entry fee at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Parking fee only ($3/$5).
Are there lifeguards at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Amenities at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) include lifeguards (10am–6pm, Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day), restrooms, Aquatorium pavilion, concession stand, fishing lagoon, playgrounds, shelters, hiking trails.
When is the water warmest at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) located?
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) is in Lake County, IN, at 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403.
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